History of Women's Labor Rights

The history of women's labor rights is marked by the struggle for equality and fair treatment in the workplace. Beginning in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, women organized for better pay, working conditions, and the right to vote. The suffragist movement linked voting rights with labor rights. In the 1960s and 1970s, the feminist movement gained momentum, challenging discrimination and advocating for equal pay through laws like the Equal Pay Act of 1963. Today, women's labor rights continue to evolve, focusing on issues such as maternity leave, workplace harassment, and representation in leadership roles.